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·Montblanc have announced a novel new take on how to combine the mechanical watch with Smartwatch functionality. Here is the watch:
...and here is the "e-Strap"
This is not an entirely new idea and there have been others who have looked to have the buckle/ strap such as this Modillion:
What I really like about the Montblanc is that the strap is removable (fits like a NATO) and will work across several models. In terms of functionality it will show calls, texts, email, appointments, and other basic content. Functionality include some fitness tracking features with the built-in pedometer and have the ability to control music playback.
So it's not a true Smartwatch, but still a clever alternative that I hope TAG Heuer look at closely.
![Smart-watch-No-smart-strap-01.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.0024watchworld.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2FSmart-watch-No-smart-strap-01.jpg&hash=f6ba8e9ab97a5bd4b6ea1e7a5e1422f4)
...and here is the "e-Strap"
![Smart-watch-No-smart-strap-02.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.0024watchworld.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2FSmart-watch-No-smart-strap-02.jpg&hash=925b9dd94e10705b9b8af654f43abbfe)
This is not an entirely new idea and there have been others who have looked to have the buckle/ strap such as this Modillion:
![Modillian-smart-strap-2_zps7e45c1e7.png](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1318.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft649%2FAtomic2ALF%2FModillian-smart-strap-2_zps7e45c1e7.png&hash=54338ad2a1b699df9c12e29c69904681)
What I really like about the Montblanc is that the strap is removable (fits like a NATO) and will work across several models. In terms of functionality it will show calls, texts, email, appointments, and other basic content. Functionality include some fitness tracking features with the built-in pedometer and have the ability to control music playback.
So it's not a true Smartwatch, but still a clever alternative that I hope TAG Heuer look at closely.